Opposition plans impeachment move against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Tensions rise with NDA
Opposition parties are preparing to move an impeachment notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This m
Another six lakh names likely to be deleted from West Bengal voter list
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in a virtual meeting with officials of West Bengal government expressed disple
Election Commission to Bengal officials: Verify rolls, exclude foreigners
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued a clear directive for the Bengal electoral list. No foreign nationa
Bengal Poll Dates Expected In First Week Of March As ECI Meets State CEO | Exclusive
The ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar engaged in a detailed discussion with West Bengals Chief Electo
Trinamool Congress refuses to sign resolution for Lok Sabha Speakers removal
Partys National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee urges a calibrated approach on the Speakers ouster even as TMC asser
Ensure compliance with all poll laws: EC to observers
Addressing central observers at India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) here, chief
SIR progeny mapping starts in Hyderabad Keep these details ready
Hyderabad: In view of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Telangana, Booth Level Officer
Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR
West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commissi
Opposition To Impeach EC Chief Gyanesh Kumar? Trinamool Congress Says 'Consulting Parties...'
Party sources said the move follows a sharp standoff between CM Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission officials du
The West Bengal Chief Minister, surrounded by SIR-affected families, addressed a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday a
Will support if motion for impeachment of CEC is brought, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alle
'Considering impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar': TMC plans big move on West Bengal SIR
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee announced plans to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissio
Consulting With Parties On Impeaching Poll Body Chief Over SIR: Trinamool
The Trinamool Congress will speak to other parties to discuss the possibility of making a move to impeach Chief Election
TMC vs EC: Poll body red flags abusive language by Trinamool MLAs
While also listing blatant violations of ECs lawful directions by the Bengal administration, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday
Wearing black, Mamata along with SIR-affected families meets CEC in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Wearing black shawls as a mark of protest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with
SIR-Affected Families, Mamata Meet CEC in Delhi
Meeting with Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, she emphasized the need for fair treatment and questioned the heavy po
Mamata to Meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR in West Bengal
She also alleged mistreatment of people from Bengal in the national capital Delhi and criticised the conduct of authorit
Mamata Banerjee's 'Torture Of Bengalis In Delhi' Claim Before Poll Chief Meet
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged the orture and atrocities of Bengalis in the national capit
A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secre
SIR: Progeny mapping starts in Hyderabad, BLOs lack clarity on rules
Hyderabad: Ahead of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Telangana, Booth Level Officers
Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC in Delhi today on SIR issue
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kum
Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Chief Minister has written six letters to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on the issue of SIR over the
SIR to be rolled out in Telangana, other states soon Know documents needed
Hyderabad: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list in Telangana and other states that are not covered in pha
'SIR To Be Extended Nationwide Soon': Poll Body Chief Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on January 23 that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral
SIR Expansion to Remaining States Coming Soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kumar emphasized that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ensures eligible voters are included and ineligible ones are
SIR rollout in remaining States soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
On the eve of the Election Commission's foundation day also celebrated as National Voters' Day Mr. Kumar said the revi
Young voters must counter misinformation and false narratives: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted the success of Bihar's special intensive revision process, leading
At global meet, CEC GyaneshKumar offers ECINet model to help fight election misinformation
On the second day of the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, Gyanesh Kumar noted that the hea
New ECINET Platform Launched to Counter Electoral Misinformation
New Delhi, Jan 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday launched ECINET, a new digital platform for vot
New EC platform launched; CEC calls it tool to counter misinformation
A new digital platform called ECINET has been launched by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This tool aims to c
No appeals filed after Bihar SIR: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Delivering his inaugural address at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 202
CEC says pure voters' list key to strengthen democracy
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that a 'pure' voters' list is vital for democracy, citing Bihar's r
CEC Says Pure Voters List Key To Strengthen Democracy
New Delhi, Jan 21: Against the backdrop of opposition parties questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral ro
Congress criticized the BJP's announcement of Nitin Nabin as president, calling it a pre-determined outcome rather than
AI-Driven Errors Causing SIR Hardships: Mamata Bannerjee To Poll Body Chief
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, claiming that AI-driven digitisat
Mamata Banerjee raises SIR issues in a letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner regarding issues in the specia
CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said the goal of the SIR is to ensure that no eligible Indian citizen is left out of the ele
Congress alleges irregularities in Assam draft electoral roll
Guwahati: Assams Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging seri
No eligible Indian should be left out of electoral rolls: Gyanesh Kumar
Gyanesh Kumar says the foundation of democracy is a clean electoral roll and hails BLOs as vital to the process of bring
Abhishek Banerjee dubs CEC 'Vanish Kumar' over voter deletions, terms BJP MPs 'snakes'
Abhishek Banerjee, a senior TMC leader, addressed a rally in Alipurduar. He criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyane
Pointing Fingers, Losing Temper: Trinamool MP vs Poll Body Chief Over Electoral Rolls
A 10-member Trinamool Congress delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delh
Intimidatory Tactics Will Fail: Poll Body Slams Police Complaints Against CEC, Bengal CEO
The Election Commission condemned police complaints against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal as premeditat
SIR hearing: Complaint filed against CEC after elderly man dies due to fear
Kolkata: A complaint was filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and West Bengals Chief Electoral
ECI to discuss proposals for setting up polling stations in housing complexes in Bengal
KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) may hold a meeting with electoral officers of Kolkata North, Kolkata Sou
NEW DELHI, Dec 29: The Union Law Ministry took a crucial step this year to help the central government shed the tag of b
Telangana to become role model in SIR, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, said on Sunday that Telangana would soon become a role m
CEC hopeful that Telangana will set a benchmark for country in SIR in future
Mr. Gyanesh Kumar describes Bihar SIR as flawless with zero complaints
CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits heritage sites in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited several prominent historical and cultural landmarks here on
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Offers Prayers at Srisailam
Accompanied by family members, the CEC partook in rituals such as harati at 4.30 am, followed by abhishekam, kumkuma arc
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Begins Three-Day Visit to Hyderabad
CEC to meet booth-level officers; Srisailam visit purely religious
Chief Election Commissioner arrives in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Hyderabad on Friday, December 17, on a three
CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Meet Telangana BLOs on Dec 21
Kumar will arrive in the city on December 19 as part of his scheduled programme covering Hyderabad and Srisailam in Andh
TMC Councillor Becomes Dead Voter In SIR Draft, Runs To Crematorium
Blaming Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for the deletion of his name, Mr De added, When the Election Commissio
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday challenged the BJP to prove its strength by winning a fair election cond
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah addre
Well Work With Truth, Non-Violence To Remove Modi-RSS Govt: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with satya (truth) and vowed to remove t
Gyanesh Kumar, His Aides Must Answer How EC Allowed Stealing Of Votes: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said every step of the poll process arouses suspicion
ECI pulls up West Bengal officials for not proposing polling booths in private housing complexes
KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the district magistrates (DMs), who are traditionally enga
KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pulled up the district magistrates (DMs), who are traditionally enga
ECI appoints five more special roll observers in West Bengal
KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday appointed five more IAS officers as Special Roll Observers (SR
ECI largest organisation in world with over 1 million personnel: CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Stockholm
According to ECI, over 20 million election personnel, including over 1 million Booth Level Officers and 5 million pollin
India takes over IIDEA chairship; CEC Gyanesh Kumar vows to share 75 years of poll expertise
India, through Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has accepted the chairship of the International Institute for
Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as head of International IDEA council
Indias chairmanship of the International IDEA council would be decisive, ambitious, and action-oriented, the Chief Elect
India To Chair International IDEA For First Time In 2026, CEC Gyanesh Kumar Says 'Immense Pride'
India leads with 991 million registered electors, accounting for 44.5 per cent of the total electorate of 2,225,549,481
'Moment of pride': India's poll process gets global recognition; comes amid oppn's SIR attack
India has been invited to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Bengal's bordering districts to assess the groun
ECI rejects AITCs allegations on SIR as baseless, urges party to avoid misinformation
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said that during its meeting with an All India Trinamool Con
Blood On Your Hands: Trinamool To Poll Body Over Booth Officials' Deaths
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing
Blood on his hands: TMC flays CEC Gyanesh Kumar, cites 40 SIR-related deaths in West Bengal
Amid rising political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a Trinamool
CEC Gyanesh Kumar to take chairship of IIDEA for 2026 in December
CEC Gyanesh Kumar to assume Chair of international poll body
India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will lead the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assi
West Bengal CM says SIR exercise is putting BLOs under stress, expresses solidarity with them
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, once again, slammed the Election Commission of India (
Leader of Opposition in Bengal Suvendu Adhikari urges CEC to remove 'biased' cops from poll duty
KOLKATA: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday urged the Ch
West Bengal CM writes to CEC asking whether initiatives taken are at the behest of a political party
This is the second letter addressed by the Trinamool Congress chairperson to CEC; in her letter dated November 20, Ms. B
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Mond
Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC, seeks his intervention into two recent issues
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar seeking urgent interventio
NEW DELHI: Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) have given standing instructions to ensure the welfare of government employee
One more BLO dies by suicide in West Bengal, family alleges SIR-related stress
KOLKATA: Another Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal died by suicide on Saturday, just days after a BLO from Jalpai
Kerala cybercrime police probe Fake Video of Chief election commissioner
Thiruvananthapuram: A case has been registered by the Cyber Wing of the Kerala Police after a fabricated post featuring
Mamata slams SIR as chaotic, coercive, urges CEC to stop exercise
Kolkata: Upping the ante on SIR, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a strongly worded letter to CEC Gyanes
Bengal CM Mamata blames SIR pressure for BLO deaths; urges EC to halt drive in Bengal
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on
BJP accuses Mamata of halting SIR to shield fraudulently created bogus voter base in Bengal
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was complaining against the speci
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the ongoing Special Intensive Revision as unplanned, chaotic, a
ECI clarifies 3 lakh rise in Bihar voter count after Congress flags discrepancy
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday issued a detailed clarification on the process of updating
Map on Rahul Gandhis 95 defeats becomes BJPs key attack line amid NDAs Bihar lead
As the BJP appears poised for a sweeping victory for NDA in Bihar , projected to secure well over a two-thirds majority
Pawan Khera: Early trends look like a book by Gyanesh Kumar for Mr. Modi, not a poll verdict
Congress leader Pawan Khera said the Opposition was still assessing the numbers but alleged that the trends reflected un
Bihar sets new record: 66.9% voter turnout, highest in 74 years, says CEC, Gyanesh Kumar
Election Commission Press Conference | Gyanesh Kumar | Bihar Elections 2025
Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar described the polls as historic and commended the
Bihar's Phase 2 elections saw a record 68.52% voter turnout, with Kishanganj district leading at 76.26%. Chief Election
Rahul: Govt set to change, guard against vote theft
PATNA: Ccongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday turned the heat on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah
Mai Haar Nahi Maan Raha Hu, Rahul Gandhi warns Of Alleged Vote Theft By BJP | N18G
Mei Haar Nahi Maan Raha Hu, Rahul Gandhi warns of alleged vote theft, saying, Im not giving up Modi, Shah, and CEC Gyane
Congress fighting same battle that Mahatma had fought
PATNA: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday claimed that her party was now fighting the same bat
Bihar polls: VVPAT slips found on roadside; election official suspended, EC clarifies
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assured the public that the election's integrity remains intact despite VVPAT
TMC writes to CEO over contradictory ECI guidelines on family linkage in SIR forms
TMC alleged that while CEC Gyanesh Kumar said that blood relatives such as uncles could be mentioned in SIR forms, the w
Just like Haryana, NDA is preparing to steal Bihar polls: Priyanka Gandhi
MOTIHARI/SITAMARHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday alleged that the NDA was preparing to steal the as
South African lawmakers show interest in Indian elections, want to visit
EC Gyanesh Kumar got a surprise call from the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa who extended his b
Bulldozer will run on their chest: Bihar Deputy CM Sinha after alleged RJD attack on his convoy
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai, Vijay Kumar Sinha, alleged on Thursday that his convoy wa
EC top brass monitoring Bihar polls through live feed
The Election Commission is closely watching the Bihar elections. Live feeds from CCTVs at every polling station are bein
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backs Rahul Gandhi, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar must atone for his sins
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has backed Rahul Gandhi's campaign against the Election Commission of India, accusing it of co
Siddaramaiah Accuses EC of Colluding with Centre to 'Strangle' Democracy
The CM also called on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to refrain from attempting to protect his masters and ad
ECI set to begin SIR exercise in nine states, three UTs amid opposition pushback
NEW DELHI: Even as opposition-ruled states move courts against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls,
Voter list revision drive milestone in making of Indian democracy: Chief Election Commisioner
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar called Bihar's voter list revision a purification exercise. This initiative is
Voter list revision drive milestone in making of Indian democracy: CEC
Kanpur (UP), Nov 3: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said the voter list revision drive in Bihar was a puri
Any act of violence will not be tolerated during ensuing Bihar polls: CEC
LUCKNOW: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday reaffirmed that any act of violence during the upcomi
Kumar's remarks came days after the murder of politician Dularchand Yadav on October 30 in Mokama constituency during a
Bihar Assembly polls: Zero tolerance for any kind of violence, says Gyanesh Kumar
The Chief Election Commissioner asserted that everyone is equal before the EC, whether it is the ruling side or the Oppo
Bihar Polls Will Be Conducted In Peaceful, Transparent Manner: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
KANPUR (UP), Nov 2: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar wi
Zero Tolerance For Violence: CEC Vows Peaceful Voting In Bihar After Anant Singhs Arrest
Gyanesh Kumar affirms ECI's zero-tolerance for violence ahead of Bihar polls, urges voter participation, and ensures neu
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has pledged zero tolerance for violence during the upcoming Bihar elections. H
Bihar polls: ECI reviews security in inter-State borders to ensure fair, peaceful voting
NEW DELHI: To ensure free and fair voting for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on November 6 and 11, the Election C
EC Reviews Law & Order Arrangements In Bihar, Neighbouring States
ECI officials said during the meeting, Gyanesh Kumar called upon all stakeholders to work seamlessly to uphold the integ
Shikha Mukerjee | No End to Confusion as Pan-India SIR Rolls Out
What the EC and CEC Gyanesh Kumar appear to be ignorant about is that the purification process directed against illegal
Why is EC not conducting SIR in Assam despite elections next year? CEC Gyanesh Kumar says...
On Monday, CEC Kumar said the exercise will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Laksh
Keralas plea for postponement of SIR rejected
Kerala included in the upcoming phase of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyan
Nationwide SIR announced at a time when EC's credibility under suspicion, says Congress
Shortly after the Election Commission of India announced the second phase of the controversial Special Intensive Revisio
Phase two of SIR of electoral rolls in 12 states, UTs from November 4
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The Election Commission will conduct phase two of the SIR (special intensive revision) of electo
Poll-Bound Assam Excluded From Electoral Roll Revision In 2nd Phase, EC Explains The Reason
Gyanesh Kumar clarified that Assams exclusion was linked to the ongoing monitoring of the states citizenship records by
ECI announces second phase of SIR of electoral rolls in 12 states, UTs
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said phase-II of SIR in 12 states/UTs to cover 51 crore voters and the enumeration process to begin on
EC Announces Second Phase Of SIR Of Electoral Rolls In 12 States, UTs
New Delhi, Oct 27: The Election Commission will conduct phase two of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls i
Nationwide SIR: ECI announces first phase in 12 states, Union Territories
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said it will conduct the second phase of the controversial Special Inte
EC announces second phase of SIR in 12 states after Bihar; check full list here
The voter list of all those states where SIR will be done will be frozen at 12 am tonight, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said.
Insider track | CEC turns to Seshan rule book
Is Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar subtly drawing lessons from T N Seshans playbook? Kumar has reportedly inst
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for the nationwide Special Intensive R
EC fast-tracks process, directs state officials to make SIR preparations
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India has instructed all the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the states and the
ECI wraps up key CEOs conference, ramps up preparations for nationwide voter roll revision
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today concluded a crucial two-day Conference of Chief Electora
ECI directs states, UTs to expedite preparations for Special Intensive Revision
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed all Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of states and Union T
Election Commission reviews preparedness for nationwide SIR
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday began a two-day meeting with Chief Electoral Officers (CE
Election Commission Top Brass Meets State Chief Poll Officers To Discuss Pan-India SIR
New Delhi, Oct 22: The Election Commission top brass is meeting its state chief poll officers here on Wednesday to firm
Notification for SIR in Bengal likely after CEC meeting on Wednesday, Thursday
Kolkata: The official notification for the special intensive revision (SIR) in West Bengal is likely to be announced soo